Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive
Key takeaways
- Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US ‘more than capable’ of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.
- The announcement on Saturday came after the United States signalled that President Donald Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal with Iran, but Tehran denied an agreement had been reached.
- “All ships, commercial vessels, and tankers are only required to travel through the designated routes and obtain permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC] Navy.
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US ‘more than capable’ of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam in Oman, May 29, 2026 [Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and Reuters Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026Iran has reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that foreign commercial and military vessels will be targeted, if they do not comply with regulations governing passage through the strategic waterway.
The announcement on Saturday came after the United States signalled that President Donald Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal with Iran, but Tehran denied an agreement had been reached.